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Wings of Steel

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78%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
monetization, grinding
78% User Score Based on 6,040 reviews

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Wings of Steel is a single player shooter game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Wings of Steel is a single-player WWII air combat shooter featuring an intriguing story, compelling mechanics, and fantastic visuals paired with perfect music. While the immersive gameplay offers fun and extensive grinding, it is hindered by frequent bugs and excessive advertisements. Overall, it provides an engaging but somewhat flawed experience.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 6,040 reviews
graphics1.4k positive mentions
monetization242 negative mentions
  • Great graphics and immersive gameplay that captures the essence of WWII air combat.
  • Controls are easy to learn, making it accessible for new players while still providing a challenge.
  • Replay feature allows players to review their performance, enhancing the learning experience.
  • Missions can be excessively difficult, often requiring players to grind for upgrades or spend real money to progress.
  • Lack of checkpoints means players must restart entire missions upon failure, which can be frustrating.
  • Limited aircraft options and the inability to use purchased planes in certain missions detracts from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    1,741 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in this game have received widespread praise for their quality and realism, often being described as stunning or excellent, especially for a mobile title. Many players appreciate the attention to detail in aircraft design and environmental visuals, noting that the graphics enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some users have expressed a desire for further improvements, particularly in ground graphics and the addition of more realistic damage effects. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The graphics are stunning, but except for that, this is not such an enjoyable experience.”
    • “The graphics, models, and physics are superb!!!”
    • “The graphics are incredible but too darn expensive to get anywhere in the game.”
    • “Ground graphics can be a bit of a blur for detail.”
    • “The graphics are like what you would see in a PS2 game.”
    • “The graphics are terrible and on the last training mission, I crashed on the carrier.”
  • story
    1,483 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is characterized by a series of challenging missions that often feel unrealistic and frustrating, particularly due to the lack of checkpoints and the requirement to restart entire missions upon failure. Players express a desire for more engaging narratives, including the addition of historical contexts and the inclusion of allied support during missions. While the graphics and gameplay mechanics are praised, the overall experience is marred by the difficulty of missions and the perceived need for in-game purchases to progress effectively.

    • “The story mode is very impressive and interesting.”
    • “This game is so good, but there's also a problem though i can't pass that balloon mission one which you have like 2 minutes but although i complete took me like over an hour to take them all down so can you guys please make it more time for players who also reach that mission.”
    • “It's a really well-thought-out design of a game it's really realistic somewhat accurate to world war ii i mean not all accurate but it's a really fun game not paid a win surprisingly the landing is manual everything is basically manual no lock on you can do barrel rolls it's a really good game get skilled all i say is do the start starting missions to get some money and game currency by the way and boom buy yourself a plane and play survival mode gets more money by a better plane do some mor”
    • “The missions are way too hard to complete without spending money.”
    • “It's very frustrating having to start every mission over every time you screw-up.”
    • “The last training mission, even if you finish the first attack and fail the next one, you have to start all over again.”
  • gameplay
    309 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging missions. However, several users expressed frustration over difficulty spikes, long mission durations, and the impact of microtransactions on progression. While the graphics are generally well-received, some players feel that the gameplay could benefit from additional features, such as improved AI support and more realistic mechanics.

    • “The gameplay is incredible.”
    • “Fantastic gameplay, superb campaigns!”
    • “Great gameplay, physics, graphics, etc. so credit to the developers for that.”
    • “It's a fun game, but the waypoints take too much time to reach and they take away from the gameplay.”
    • “Random time limits that make the game so incredibly difficult you often have to retry levels multiple times, and the progression system is not great; the money rewards are not worth the gameplay and the delivery system is a joke.”
    • “The gameplay itself is 5-star worthy but the fuel mechanic is stupid; it pointlessly limits you from playing the game.”
  • monetization
    285 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly after missions. While some users appreciate the option to remove ads through in-app purchases, others feel that the game heavily relies on ads for fuel and progression, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, while there are claims of minimal ads, many players report excessive interruptions that detract from gameplay enjoyment.

    • “I don't mind the microtransactions because the game is free and the devs need to make some money off of it.”
    • “It's not pay to win, which is great, and there are almost no ads; if there are, it's just 5 seconds to skip them.”
    • “Great fun and possible to play without in-app purchases if you are good enough.”
    • “The gameplay and graphics are actually good, but how you make money from ads really disgusts me!”
    • “I would have given it four stars, but the ads make the game unplayable.”
    • “It's a technically well-done game that is not enjoyable to play because its main goal is to make you watch ads.”
  • music
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its orchestral soundtrack, which many users describe as cinematic and reminiscent of summer blockbusters. While the overall audio experience is enhanced by the impressive graphics and gameplay, some players express frustration over limited audio settings, specifically the inability to adjust sound effects independently of the music. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the immersive experience, particularly during replay moments.

    • “The best thing about this game is that you can watch the video of the mission you just finished, and the replay video is so cinematic with its unique music and camera movement.”
    • “This game is absolutely outstanding in its execution: amazing gameplay, intuitive controls, breathtaking graphics, and a cool soundtrack.”
    • “This all combines with great graphics (for a mobile) and a stirring orchestral soundtrack to make a great Pacific War experience.”
    • “I'm gonna be honest, the fact that I can only change the music volume and nothing else is super annoying. I get that music volume is probably more annoying than the plane and gun volume, but if you add one option, why wouldn't you add the other ones?”
    • “Would be nice to be able to turn off sounds as well as music.”
    • “Even after you turn in-game music off in the settings, the game still continues to play sounds.”
  • optimization
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with users noting smooth performance and impressive graphics that balance well with gameplay. While some mention minor issues like the lack of gamepad support, the majority express satisfaction with the game's ability to run efficiently even on lower-end devices. The performance ratings for vehicles and missions enhance the experience, making it enjoyable for players across various platforms.

    • “Brilliant game, good optimization, really nice control on the craft and with a nice difficulty curve and a good chunk of missions on both sides (US and Japanese).”
    • “Awesome graphics, outstanding performance, and beautiful 3D animation.”
    • “The game always runs smoothly even at the point where other apps start lagging a lot.”
    • “While it lacks graphics, its performance and content far outweigh the blurry ground features.”
    • “You have to struggle even if you have more performance ratings than the mission requires.”
    • “A suggestion: allow the full range of motion and performance from each aircraft.”
  • grinding
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, especially as difficulty spikes after certain missions, leading to frustration with challenging enemies and lack of save points. While some enjoy the satisfaction of grinding through missions and upgrading aircraft, many feel that the process is overly slow and can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. Balancing the grind with more accessible gameplay elements could enhance the experience significantly.

    • “Really fun, not grindy. Probably the best plane game on the Play Store. Also, it doesn't heat up my phone like crazy after a few minutes, unlike other simulation games on the Play Store.”
    • “I can just tell I'll be forever grinding as the difficulty jumps too far.”
    • “Only bad thing is that the game gets grindy after mission 8, and gets into a difficult stage, where enemies get ridiculously hard to fight, as they get pretty much infinite upgrades after each mission you complete, making a zero vs a P-38 a fair fight.”
    • “Shooting moving targets is very difficult and takes so long, and if you crash you start all over again from the start of the mission; there are no save points in missions, so overall the game is very tedious.”
  • stability
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches and freezes that disrupt gameplay, particularly during critical moments like cut scenes and maneuvers. While some players noted minor issues, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from significant stability problems, making it difficult to enjoy despite its good concept and graphics.

    • “Excellent graphics do what they're supposed to, with no glitches.”
    • “Excellent realism, graphics, speed, and no glitches.”
    • “No glitches.”
    • “Bummer... avoid this one due to glitches.”
    • “Bug - you can crash during a cut scene and then the game freezes.”
    • “The gameplay is not smooth; anytime I want to take a shot at the enemy, it just freezes for a split second and returns to normal.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments of frustration and joy, such as the challenges faced in gameplay that evoke tears and excitement. The immersive experience of flying is described as both exhilarating and emotionally impactful, suggesting that the game successfully engages players on a deeper level. However, some users feel that control adjustments could enhance this emotional experience further.

    • “The amount of tries it took because of the second fighter level made me cry.”
    • “ It's like I'm flying across the ocean and touching the sky.”
    • “Really excited and emotionally engaging game; it has great fun.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from its intentionally low-quality sound effects, such as the comical noises of crashing planes and dropping bombs, which add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Players find the experience amusing, often sharing laughs with others while navigating the game's chaotic and entertaining scenarios. Overall, the humor enhances the fun factor, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience.

    • “The audio is kind of funny too: the plane falling, bomb dropping, machine gun, etc. all sound way cheap, which was another surprise since it seems like it shouldn't be too hard to add realistic acoustics to such a good game.”
    • “It is amazing and really fun to play because it is quite funny when it crashes.”
    • “Once you get the hang of it, it's a freaking fun game. Standing in line, playing the game, and I had others laughing and having fun talking about the game and my flying... shooting... crashing...”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for having limited replayability compared to other dogfighting titles, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to return after their initial experience.

    • “Compared to other dogfighting games, this one is severely lacking in replay value.”
    • “Once you've completed the campaign, there's little incentive to return for another playthrough.”
    • “The lack of diverse game modes makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics and immersive WWII aviation theme, appealing particularly to fans of that era.

    • “I like the graphics and atmosphere.”
    • “It will be cool for you if you like aviation and WWII atmosphere.”
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Wings of Steel is a shooter game.

Wings of Steel is available on Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Wings of Steel.

Wings of Steel was developed by Illusion Magic Studio.

Wings of Steel has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Wings of Steel is a single player game.

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